1.Businesses in South Africa are required to comply with COIDA registration regulations to ensure their employees are covered against workplace injuries and occupational illnesses.
Employers must submit their COIDA Return of Earnings (ROE) by 30 June 2026, with preparations recommended to start in April 2026to avoid penalties.
Find out more information provided by PTY Company Registration
Key COIDA Dates and Deadlines for 2026 – https://ptycompanyregistration.co.za/coida-registration-requirements-for-2026/
2. The Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) annual Earnings Declaration for 2026 must be submitted in March 2026.
Find out more by clicking this link Submission Details – Compensation Fund Assistance
3. Here are the important dates for EMP501 submissions in 2026:Due Date for the 202602 PAYE Reconciliation
The annual EMP501 submission period for the 2026 tax year runs from:
1 April 2026 – 31 May 2026
This reconciliation covers the full payroll period from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.
Employers should submit well before the deadline to avoid last-minute system issues.
